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Solly Mabonda

Solly Mabonda

Despatch Manager
Bryanston

Summary

Diligent Despatch Manager with solid background in managing dispatch operations and optimizing logistics processes. Successfully coordinated teams and streamlined workflows, leading to improved efficiency and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and effective communication, ensuring smooth and timely deliveries.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Despatch Manager

Datacentrix
03.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate and organize daily despatch activities, including assigning tasks to team members and ensuring work is completed on time and efficiently
  • Monitor team performance and provide coaching and feedback to improve productivity and job satisfaction;
  • Maintain open communication with clients to ensure their needs and expectations are met
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to effectively manage despatch operations
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation of dispatch activities, including scheduling and tracking of deliveries and pickups;
  • Work collaboratively with other managers and departments to ensure smooth operations and effective customer service
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness in despatch operations.
  • Period: 1 year

Export Coordinator

Datacentrix
  • Research and advice on individual shipment requests And country requirements, source and manage freight Forwarders, Reconcile transactions verifying commercial invoice to MS Dynamic (Great Plains) invoice to proforma before shipping the stock. Ensure all export paperwork is received from the freight forwarder. Organize shipping quote estimates and country requirements. Coordinate communication of dimensions of the stock shipped, manage shipping and customs document. Track and trace shipments, arrange insurance cover for shipments, organize monthly freight forwarders billing, process monthly freight forwarders Recons and send to finance for payment.
  • Period: 3yrs

Import Coordinator

Datacentrix
  • Processing of Import transactions within OLA, Raising Purchase Order on Overseas Supplier and request FEC Receipting of International Stock Pro-Rating Import Costs, providing recommendations for Pre-preparation of Shipment (Packaging, Security) Before exporting, creating of Proforma for Exports (Dollars) for Payment purpose, updating of reports, Assisting in queries and escalating of delays/issues.
  • Period: 2yrs

Receiving Clerk

Datacentrix
  • Receipting of Stock (Physical and Non Physical Stock) Verifying the Stock Items, Quantities, Pricing and Escalating on discrepancies, Labelling of stock with Correct details (Serial Numbers and Config numbers) Liaising with Sales and Logistic Coordinators where Orders needs to be amended or if Stock needs to be Rejected
  • Period: 3yrs

Despatch Assistant

Datacentrix
  • Despatching of stock verifying the stock items, quantities if correspond with Tax invoice and checking the shipping method if is correct and follow up with courier if the client received the goods and liaising with sales and logistics coordinator where invoices need to be amended or if shipping address is wrong.
  • Period: 1yrs

Double Checker (Receiving and Dispatching Stock)

International Business Intelligence
  • Alert to false or incorrect paperwork Ensure Customer are notified of impending Delivery, address check and any money Collected carefully documented so driver can not Overlook it , Double check goods to be delivered are correct in quantity, description and quality, Damaged goods not Despatch unless agreed by customer Regularly check loaded vehicles to ensure Packaging is satisfactory and only the items To be delivered are in the Vehicle
  • Period: 5yrs
  • Reason for Leaving: Obtained another Job

Warehouse Assistant

Datacentrix
04.2011 - 04.2012
  • Picking of stock and double checking physical stock against Tax invoice before handing over to Despatch and allocating stock that come from receiving to the right location in the warehouse.

Receiving and Dispatching Stock

Shoprite & Checkers
10.2005 - 10.2006
  • Alert to false or incorrect paperwork Ensure Customer are notified of impending, Delivery, address check and any money collected carefully documented so driver cannot over look It, Double check goods to be delivered are correct in quantity, description and quality, Damage goods not despatch unless agreed by Customer regularly check loaded vehicles to ensure packaging is satisfactory and only the items to be delivered are in the Vehicle
  • Reason for Leaving: Obtained another Job

Administrator

Infrasol
06.2023 - 02.2024

Compiling quotations, Accepting orders on Ariba system

Creating orders, populating the cost sheet ensuring that the correct amount is invoiced out monthly. Ensuring that all important documents are captured on smart sheet app,following up on ETA’s for the stock with the suppliers, updating age analysis, Uploading signed invoices on Ariba system for payments, Site material scheduling, Assign and update Anglo calls

Project update reports, Asset Management, administrative support and preparation of the sign-off files. Manage all incoming and outgoing correspondence, Attend to enquiries from company clients

Compile mines safety files, Ensures the safekeeping of all documentation in the office, drafts documents as required, daily filling, manual and electronically. Leaves and salaries requisition, Ordering and purchasing stationery and other office resources arranging accommodation, leaves application, timesheets, and vehicle log sheets.

Education

Certificate - STRATEGIC LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT

DAMELIN COLLEGE
01.2017

Certificate - PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

DAMELIN COLLEGE
01.2015

Matric - Grade 12

Tshukutswe High School
01.2004

Skills

Great Plains (ERP System)

References

Donovan Liebowitz,Operations Manager,0788004354, Infrasol

Fesiza, Ntukela, Export Manager, 012 657 5071, Datacentrix

Mpho Malatji ,Warehouse Manager, 012 657 5058,Datacentrix

Israel Ditse ,Receiving Manager, 012 657 5055,Datacentrix

Conrad ,Manager,012 654 3624 ,IBI

Mario Do Santos,Manager 084 822 8647,Shoprite & Checkers,

Timeline

Despatch Manager

Datacentrix
03.2024 - Current

Administrator

Infrasol
06.2023 - 02.2024

Warehouse Assistant

Datacentrix
04.2011 - 04.2012

Receiving and Dispatching Stock

Shoprite & Checkers
10.2005 - 10.2006

Certificate - PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

DAMELIN COLLEGE

Matric - Grade 12

Tshukutswe High School

Export Coordinator

Datacentrix

Import Coordinator

Datacentrix

Receiving Clerk

Datacentrix

Despatch Assistant

Datacentrix

Double Checker (Receiving and Dispatching Stock)

International Business Intelligence

Certificate - STRATEGIC LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT

DAMELIN COLLEGE
Solly MabondaDespatch Manager